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Svadhisthana (sweetness) has six petals, containing a second lotus and a crescent moon,
within the moon lies the makara, a fish tailed alligator with coiled tail. Deals with sex,
power and money. The centre of weaponry, centre of survival. One to one relationships.
Colour: orange
Seed sound: Vam
Vowel Sound: oo (as in moo)
Note sound: D
Location: lower abdomen between navel and
genitals
Associated body parts: reproductive
organs, kidney, bladder, pelvic area, sperm, all liquids and fluids of the body.
Purpose: centre for sexual energy,
creativity, pure emotions, male sexual energy combines with female sexual response, giving
and receiving of feelings and emotions.
Associated Sacrament: Communion
Kundalini: pelvic rocks and breath while
sitting
Chakra in harmony- chakra is in balance:
open friendly, kind person, trusting,shares emotions, expressive, attuned to feelings and
emotions
Chakra out of harmony - chakra is out of
balance, too open: manipulative, sexually addictive
Chakra out of harmony, chakra is out of
balance, blocked: unable to express feelings
Yoga Postures: Apanasana,
Bridge
(Setu Bandasana), Pelvic Rocking,
Pelvic Tilt, Cat,
Cobra, Twist
Crystals: Citrine, Carnelian, Golden
Topaz, Moonstone, Toumaline
Essential Oils: Jasmine, Rose,
Sandalwood, Petitgrain, Ylang, Ylang
Archetypes: functional - Sovereign;
dysfunctional - Martyr
Societal Association: Partnerships
Emotional dysfunctions: unbalanced sex
drive, instability, feelings of isolation
Goals: allowing pleasure, creative
expression
Developmental age: 8 - 14 years
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Mars, Mercury, Venus, Moon
Zodiac: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Massage directions: female - clockwise;
male - counter clockwise
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